Gay pick up spots near me

Been there, done that? Let’s face it…anyone who walks into either Circus of Books location is already up for it, so is it any surprise that the pickings are so ripe at this three-decades-old institution?

Note: Horndogs aren’t the only ones trolling Vaseline Alley. Whether it’s a park, a locker room, or a public bathroom, cruising locations are hidden everywhere in plain sight.

While cruising locations used to be shared via word of mouth, today, the Sniffies map is the simplest way to find the best local cruising spots in your city — from bathhouses to gay bars.

Many other gyms have come (and gone), but Crunch still remains a surefire spot for hard bodies to get better acquainted. For the record, the cruising allegedly happens in the bathrooms and hallways outside of the theaters or in the theater’s mini-café. However this is also the all-important leg that can create the perfect opening to chat with the hottie in line next to you or exchange furtive glances with the Clark Kent type in the glasses across the room who just happens to have an open seat with your name on it right next to him.

The local police have taken quite a shine to the hot spot as well. Is that hot guy really checking out that lawn mower behind you or is it just a convenient way for him to give your ass a double take? Call ahead to find out current fees).

There’s been a whole lot of building going on in Silver Lake since the neighborhood became the alternative gay mecca of Los Angeles.

The store’s always-packed outdoor tables along Santa Monica Blvd and Westmount Dr represent the first leg of the runway, where well-coiffed patrons (many fresh from the gym) are evaluated on presentation and form… and occasionally rewarded with nods or smiles of approval. Buena Vista Park features several trails and pathways, which means it’s easy to find guys cruising at any hour.

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Miguel Smith and Justice Carlone, photographed by Chris Fucile

The Ramble

Located in New York City’s Central Park, The Ramble has been a popular cruising location for decades. The final leg of the runway runs from the entrance to the register, which can seem like an eternity on a busy day, especially given all the prying eyes peeking up over steaming non-fat soy lattes to rate every single patron who dares to take a turn through the store.

But the truth is this infamous alley just off Santa Monica Blvd is still such a popular place to hook up that it has both its own Foursquare designation and Facebook page. Whether you call yourself a man, woman, male, female, boy, boi, girl, gurl, guy, gal, daddy, cross dresser, butch, fem, leather, bear, gay, lesbian, drag king, drag queen, homosexual, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, alternative, questioning, curious, or simply human - where to find a fun place for meeting or dating or scene to free your life.

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Are you looking for a cozy bar to enjoy a relaxing moment or do you prefer the comfort of an LGBTQ+ friendly hotel for a perfect getaway? Drawing the Hollywood Hills gay crowd as well as the local West Hollywood contingent with its signature array of classes, Crunch, despite its heftier price tag, became the “it” place to work out in Boys Town.